16 December 2025

Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction:

Holiday pause and what's next

Dear Moffat Beach community,

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Construction will pause over Christmas, and the beach, shops and cafes will remain open during the holiday period.

In short:

Construction pause: 19 December 2025 – 5 January 2026.
Stage One: On track to finish 19 December 2025.
Car park and ramp open from 20 December 2025.
Stages Two – Five: Scheduled for completion around April 2026.
Moffat Beach is open for business – support local cafés and shops.

A message of condolence: Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the teenage girl who has passed away. We understand this is a difficult and emotional time for the local community and we extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected, including witnesses and the emergency service providers who responded.

Construction pause for the holidays

We want everyone to enjoy the beauty of Moffat Beach and support local cafés and shops during the festive season. We’re pausing construction from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026.

The beach in front of the central and eastern seawalls and the Queen of Colonies car park will remain open during this time.
The large rock stockpile area on the western beach near the cottonwood trees has been reinstated as public beach space – ready for you to enjoy over Christmas.

We’ll keep you updated as works resume on 5 January 2026.

Project timeline

Stage One: on track to finish 19 December 2025

Western seawall section and coastal path, including car park and beach access ramp.
Playground fencing removed – open for our community to enjoy.
Memorial seats installed, turfing underway.
Note: A section of the coastal pathway will remain temporary around the site (asphalt finish, not concrete).

Stage Two: starts 5 January 2026

Works continue east including:

Seawall progresses in front of pines. Arborists will be on site throughout the works.
Queen of Colonies car park closes (site compound relocates here).
West beach access stairs (moved from Stage 1 for safety reasons due to site machinery movements).
Completion of timber rail at top of beach access ramp.
4 new picnic tables.
Irrigation to Eleanor Shipley Park.
Landscaping and planting.

Stage Three: end of February / early March 2026

East beach stairs and goat track remain open until end of February, and then will be closed as we progress seawall works towards the eastern section
Critical zone in front of pine trees completed.
Landscaping and planting.

Stages Four and Five: to finish around April 2026

Final seawall section and coastal pathway upgrades.
Full concrete finish for temporary asphalt sections.
Final turfing, planting, and irrigation establishment.
Project wrap-up, removing all equipment and reopening all public spaces.

Please note: This schedule is based on dry weather and may change due to tides, swells, or unforeseen conditions.

We appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we work to minimise disruption while keeping things moving. The seawall construction team remains committed to finding smart solutions that reduce impacts and keep the project on track.

Moffat Beach seawall staging plan: pre-Christmas 2025

Moffat Beach seawall staging plan: 2026

Thank you and safe holidays

We appreciate your support as we protect our beautiful foreshore and build a more resilient Sunshine Coast.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy festive season.

Beach, cafes and shops are open – support Moffat Beach

Moffat Beach remains open to welcome you. Grab a coffee, browse the shops, and catch up at your favourite café.

Parking may be tight, so why not ride your bike or take the bus? With 50-cent fares, getting to the beach and supporting local businesses has never been easier.

We appreciate your patience – the improvements will be worth it.

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Sunshine Coast Council

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